If you feel some resistance, the beets need more time to cook. Drain the cooked beets in a colander and cool in an ice bath. Cooling the beets immediately stops the cooking process and makes them safe to handle. Let the beets sit in the ice bath for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove the roots and stems with a knife. Use a vegetable peeler to remove the skins, be careful not to remove more than is necessary. Be sure to wear a pair of gloves, to protect against your hands getting stained.
Alternatively, you can cut into quarters, or dice them. If the beets are around 1 inch 2. However, be aware that whole beets do not freeze as well. Part 3. Put the beets into plastic freezer bags. You can use Ziploc bags for freezing. For single servings, the one-quart size is best. Remove as much air as possible from the plastic bags and tightly seal.
One way to remove air is to push the air out of the bag and seal it, leaving the end slightly open. At the open end, insert a drinking straw and suck out all of the remaining air and then quickly seal the bag.
This method is guaranteed to remove all of the air in the bag and reduce the chance of freezer burn. These systems can be costly, but if used frequently are quite valuable. Label the plastic bags. Make sure you also note the current date. Beets can be kept for up to 12 months in a deep freezer. If you keep your beets in the freezer for 18 months or longer, they can end up shriveled and soggy. In the winter we just reheat them, and we have delicious beets, just like fresh.
These are great in beet salads or soups. This idea to freeze roasted beets comes from a reader, we tried it and like it. We used the Beet Chioggia, our favorite beat for roasting. Cut the beets into the desired size, you can peel them or roast with skin on and slip the skin off after roasting.
Drizzle with some olive oil or balsamic vinegar and roast for minutes at F, so that they are barely done, they can just be pierced with a fork. Let cool and transfer the baking sheet into a freezer. When frozen, transfer the roasted beets into a freezer bag. Reheat in the oven, sprinkled with some seasoning for about 20 minutes, or in a covered dish in the microwave for 5 minutes.
Beets can also be frozen raw when chopped into small pieces. This is a great way to freeze beets for soups and borscht. Chopped vegetables do not have to be blanched to freeze. Just like carrots , they keep well raw. Cut the raw peeled beets into small pieces, transfer them into a freezer bag, label and freeze.
Any beet variety can be frozen like that. They sure can! See how to freeze greens here. Here is our favorite Pickled beet recipe , and here is a how-to for pressure canning beets. We invite you to subscribe to Northern Homestead and follow us on Instagram , Facebook , or Pinterest for more great recipes. Sorry, I have never done that to know if you can. Not sure why you would want to, pickled beets store great for a long time. I once took a huge bite of beets thinking they were cranberry sauce.
Boy, was I surprised! Great freezing idea, though! That is easy! Just come over and have some home grown beats and you will LIKE them! Try cooking your beets in OJ. Drain the beet juice and warm beets in a small amount of Orange juice. There is no measurement just use enough juice to keep them from burning.
I never liked beets until I tried them with apples and ginger. I roast the beets, peel, and chop them and combine them with chopped apples, powdered ginger, a couple turns of freshly ground black pepper, a splash of olive oil, and a dash of balsamic vinegar. From there, I add whatever sounds good at the moment: toasted pecans or walnuts, goat or feta cheese, honey, maple syrup…go wild! You can eat beats raw, if you slice them thinly or grate. Share your tips on Healthy-Beets. Can't find something?
Try searching Ask Healthy Beets Simple Ukrainian Borscht. Most popular pages. How to steam beets. Subscribe To This Site. Storing Beets for Winter If you were successful in growing beets this summer and now have a great supply from your garden, storing beets for winter is the next step to take. Freezing beets Select beets that are small, tender, of uniform size and unblemished. To use, thaw the beets and cook just enough to heat through.
How to freeze beet greens You can also try freezing beet greens for a quick healthy side dish in the dead of winter. To use, thaw the frozen greens at least partially, and cook according to the recipe. How to store beets in sand If you prefer storing beets fresh, try this traditional method of packing root vegetables in sand for winter storage. Learning how to freeze beets is a great way to preserve this versatile crop without needing any special equipment.
Creating your own freezer stash of ready to cook frozen beets is an edible insurance policy for fast and healthy side dishes. I have a thing for beets. And now, this tutorial on how to freeze beets is giving us even more beety goodness. This hardy root vegetable is a great candidate for the freezer. When properly prepared, frozen beets can be stored in the freezer for months.
Yes and also no. For freezing beets, pre-cooking them helps to retain vitamins and nutrients and also preserves the color. Unblanched beets will be mealy and grainy when defrosted or cooked. But, I know a lot of people enjoy uncooked shredded beets on salads. If you are looking to freeze shredded beets , there is no need to precook them.
Freeze shredded beets on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment, a silpat , or waxed paper. Once frozen, transfer to freezer storage we love these reusable silicone bags for freezing items. In most cases, you can cook the beets directly from the freezer. My favorite way to use frozen beets is to roast them. I prefer to steam beets for freezing rather than boil them. If you prefer to boil yours, fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.
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